Product Specifications
2002–2006 Acura RSX Base 2.0L Cold Air Intake
For a 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base, this Flashark cold air intake kit is a bolt-on way to sharpen the 2.0L engine's response as the throttle opens and to bring out a deeper induction note under acceleration. It pairs aluminum intake piping with a heat-shield-style layout and a washable, reusable cone filter, replacing the restrictive factory intake path with a smoother route to the engine.
The kit is built specifically for the RSX Base. The Acura RSX Type-S is not covered, because it uses a different engine and intake configuration and the two intake systems are not interchangeable. Confirm your trim, engine, and current intake routing before ordering, especially on a car that already carries intake or engine-bay modifications.
Specifications
| Brand | Flashark |
|---|---|
| SKU | FLIS25050 |
| Fitment | 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base (2.0L I4) |
| Type | Cold air intake kit |
| Style | Heat-shield-style cold air intake |
| Intake Pipe Material | Aluminum |
| Filter | Washable and reusable cone filter |
| System Replacement | Replaces the restrictive factory intake path with aluminum intake piping |
Key Features
- Aluminum intake piping: Replaces the restrictive factory intake path with a smoother, less restricted route to the engine.
- Heat-shield-style layout: Designed to separate the filter area from the surrounding engine-bay heat.
- Washable, reusable cone filter: Supports routine service instead of disposable-filter replacement, so you clean it and keep using it.
- More noticeable induction sound: Designed to make the intake note more audible under acceleration while keeping light-throttle cruising quieter.
- Sharper low- and mid-RPM throttle feel: Can support a quicker throttle response through the low- and mid-RPM range when the intake is installed correctly and free of leaks.
Who This Kit Is For
Who is this kit for? It is built for the 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base with the 2.0L engine. It replaces the restrictive factory intake path with aluminum piping and a washable, reusable cone filter, and it is designed to make the induction note more noticeable under acceleration.
- ✓ For you if… you drive a 2002–2006 RSX Base and want a bolt-on intake that works with your factory sensor and hose connections · you would rather clean and reuse one filter than replace a disposable one · you want a more noticeable induction sound under acceleration · you have confirmed your state's emissions rules below.
- ✗ Not for you if… you drive an RSX Type-S, which uses a different engine and intake configuration · you need an OEM replacement air filter or intake hose · you are expecting a guaranteed fuel-economy gain · you regularly drive through water deep enough to reach the filter.
If you are also working on the exhaust side of the same car, the exhaust header for the 2002–2006 Acura RSX Non Type-S is built for the same non-Type-S application.
Check Before Ordering
A few details are worth confirming before you add this kit to your cart.
- Vehicle fit: Exact fit for the 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base with the 2.0L engine. The RSX Type-S is not covered. If your trim, engine, or current intake setup is unclear, contact us before ordering.
- Intake type: A heat-shield-style cold air intake with aluminum piping that replaces the restrictive factory intake path.
- Filter and service: The kit uses a washable, reusable cone filter. Clean it more often in dusty conditions, let it dry completely, and follow the care method for your filter media. Replacement and upgrade filters live in our air filter collection.
- Sensors and connections: Plan on reusing your factory sensor and hose connections in their original positions. A loose coupler, an unplugged sensor, or any source of unmetered air can change how the car idles, so recheck clamps, fittings, and electrical connections after installation.
- Legality: This kit does not carry a CARB Executive Order number, so it is not legal for sale or use in California (and other CARB-adopting states). Check your state and local emissions rules before ordering.
- Install plan and clearance: A bolt-on install with hand tools, and no tune needed on an otherwise stock car. Before you start, plan the routing so the pipe, filter, brackets, couplers, and hoses sit clear of belts, wiring, bodywork, radiator hoses, and other moving parts.
Water-ingestion caution: Avoid deep standing water and flooded roads. A low-mounted filter can draw in water if it is submerged. Keep splash shields and fender liners in place, inspect the filter after heavy exposure to water, and do not spray high-pressure water directly into the intake area.
What's in the Box
- ✓ 1 × performance cold air intake kit — aluminum intake piping and a washable, reusable cone filter
- ✓ Mounting accessories shown in the product photos
Inspect all components before removing the factory intake, and keep everything together until the intake pipe, filter, mounting points, and hose connections are positioned correctly.
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Shipping & Returns
Free U.S. Shipping: Orders are typically processed within 1–2 business days and delivered within 7–9 business days. Additional charges may apply to remote areas.
30-Day Returns: Unopened and unused items in their original packaging may be returned within 30 days of receipt. Return shipping is covered for verified quality issues.
Worry-Free Delivery: Optional protection against eligible loss, theft, delay, or transit damage is available at checkout.
